Passed CCNA!!

Passed my second Cisco exam this morning and got my CCNA certification!! My score was an 850 on the exam and what a great feeling. The end of a six month journey that I started back in January. I probably could have taken it sooner but I wanted to make sure I understood the material.

Books/resources:
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide 7th edition by Todd Lammle
CBT Nuggets by Jeremy Cioara
INE videos (somewhat dry but informative)
TechExams TechNotes
Exam Cram- Third Edition
College hands-on experience with routers/switches

I'm not sure what is next moving forward I'm thinking about Linux/Server Virtualization and will start in the near future but I'm taking the rest of the summer off to enjoy some rest and relaxation with family and friends for now. I'll be celebrating by drinking and playing Last of Us!!

I'll be starting my BS:IT Security at WGU this Fall if everything goes according to plan.

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jamthat

Congrats!!

edit -- do yourself a favor and pick up the Sam Adams IPA Hopology variety pack

Dakinggamer87

jamthat wrote: »

Congrats!!

edit -- do yourself a favor and pick up the Sam Adams IPA Hopology variety pack

Thanks that's a good idea!!

sigsoldier

Congrats!

Master Of Puppets

Congrats!

JasminLandry

Congrats!! and enjoy your summer

coffeeluvr

Congratulations on the pass!!!

treehouse

Congratulations! I've got mine in about a week. Enjoy your break! I'm doing the same (beer, gaming - although I don't have a PS3 so it'll be Company of Heroes 2 for me) after my pass.

Pander

Congrats on the pass that's awesome!

Concerned Water

Congrats!!!

The Last of Us, nice choice.

danny069

Congrats Mr. Donkey Kong! I wish I had a Donkey Kong icon too that why is reaffirms the congrats!

NetworkVeteran

Congratulations! May you be able to apply all you learned on the job.

silverp1

Congrats!

Cisco Inferno

congrats! youve earned it!

YFZblu

Nice work, congratulations!!

Dakinggamer87

Concerned Water wrote: »

Congrats!!!

The Last of Us, nice choice.

Yeah I've been wanting to play it since I picked it up on release date but I didn't want to be distracted till after I took the exam.

shezy77

Congrats on the pass

Cat5

Congrats! You got an 850? What's the minimum passing score on it now?

pamccabe

Cat5 wrote: »

Congrats! You got an 850? What's the minimum passing score on it now?

825 I believe, and congrats!

instant000

As you would say:

Dakinggamer87 wrote:

Congrats on pass!

In between gaming sessions, I'd advise a look at Network Warrior. Also, please consider the Network Administrator's Survival Guide (cisco press).

f0rgiv3n

You totally falcon-punched the CCNA.

Dakinggamer87

f0rgiv3n wrote: »

You totally falcon-punched the CCNA.

Hyper combo finish!!

f0rgiv3n

ICND1+ICND2=C-C-C-C-C-C-C-Combo breaker

juicyjay36

Congrats! Must be an awesome feeling!

Dakinggamer87

juicyjay36 wrote: »

Congrats! Must be an awesome feeling!

Yep it sure is!!

Dakinggamer87

Thanks everyone!! It was definitely the toughest certification I have pursued thus far.

t5yll4

Congrats bro! hardwork and dedication paid offf! Now go hunt for a raise!

Dakinggamer87

t5yll4 wrote: »

Congrats bro! hardwork and dedication paid offf! Now go hunt for a raise!

That's the plan!!

shabeerm

Congrats

Dakinggamer87

instant000 wrote: »

As you would say:

In between gaming sessions, I'd advise a look at Network Warrior. Also, please consider the Network Administrator's Survival Guide (cisco press).

Cool I'll check them out!!